Question

Which of the following is high temperature tolerant variety of cabbage?

• A. Pusa Shree
• B. Pusa Agrim
• C. Pusa Ageti
• D. Pusa Drum Head

Hint:

Cabbage is generally a cool-weather crop. Some varieties are bred for better performance in warmer conditions:
Pusa Ageti is a cabbage variety known for its relative tolerance to higher temperatures, making it suitable for early sowings.
Other varieties might be standard cool-season types.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Cabbage is typically a cool-season crop. High temperatures can adversely affect head formation and quality. However, breeders have developed varieties with improved tolerance to heat, allowing cultivation in warmer conditions or during transitional seasons. We need to identify a high-temperature tolerant cabbage variety from the given options, all of which are "Pusa" varieties developed in India.
(1) Pusa Shree: A cabbage variety, but not specifically highlighted for high temperature tolerance as much as others.
(2) Pusa Agrim: More commonly known as a cauliflower variety. If it's a cabbage variety, its heat tolerance isn't its primary distinguishing feature.
(3) Pusa Ageti: This cabbage variety is specifically known and recommended for its relative tolerance to higher temperatures and suitability for early season sowing (hence "Ageti," meaning early). It can form heads under conditions that might be too warm for other traditional cabbage varieties.
(4) Pusa Drum Head: A popular, older, open-pollinated variety known for its large, firm heads, but it is generally a cool-season type and not specifically bred for high temperature tolerance. Therefore, among the given Pusa varieties, Pusa Ageti is recognized for its high-temperature tolerance. Pusa Ageti